The election in Brazil may determine if the Amazon rain forest remains the “lungs of the world” or is clearcut for short term profit. Our warming planet needs the Amazon not being destroyed.
“Let’s fight for zero deforestation,” Lula says in first speech as president-elect. “Brazil is ready to resume its leading role in the fight against the climate crisis, protecting all our biomes, especially the Amazon Forest.”
I'm honoured to have contributed a chapter to this powerful & highly readable book, in solidarity with over 100 scientists, activists, artists & changemakers all sharing key perspectives & possibilities. Thank you @GretaThunberg for bringing so many voices together. #climatebook
60 years ago today on the 27th October 1962, human life on Earth came the closest it has ever come to a terrible ending. Everyone alive today owes their life to this handsome devil, and most of us don't even know his name. Let's change that - a thread 🧵
Happen to be in Greece today as the country celebrates Oxi Day. Can’t help but draw parallels with Ukraine’s ongoing display of defiance, fortitude & sacrifice, courage & determination, standing up for what is right & good, even in the face of adversity, in the pursuit of freedom
@KyivIndependent Today in Greece, not far from you, we remember 28th October 1940 when Greece said NO (OXI) to letting Mussolini invade them on the orders of Hitler. We stand with you..NO to invasion and yes to taking a stand and continuing to fight.
@zackpinsent My 5 yr old son just saw this. His response was, "wow, he looks amazing! I like everything!" Inspiring the next generation in creativity, being themselves, history & fine clothes! My 8 yr old daughter loves the pretty waistcoat & wishes her dad dressed like this!
#Breaking Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said it was “good news” that Boris Johnson is resigning but “we don’t need to change the Tory at the top – we need a proper change of government”.
NEW: George Freeman, another of the ministers who resigned, calls on Boris Johnson to “hand in the seals of office” today and to have a caretaker prime minister.